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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1891
Page
4
An aged newspaper fragment notes The Dispatch is regularly on sale at Prentice's in New York and 7 Avenue des Open in Paris. It mentions post office stamping, a devender mark, and secondary distribution points for readers in major cities.
The Salisbury government asks the United States Supreme Court to arbitrate the dispute over the hunting of sealing vessels in the open waters of the Bering Sea. The piece discusses the strategic implications for Anglo American diplomacy, jurisdiction risks, and the contrast between British and American legal positions.
The Nebraska political fight between contending parties remains stalled as the Supreme Court summons Governor elect Boyd to respond to ex Governor Thayer's bill over gubernatorial rights. A five week postponement may push hearings, halting Legislature and prolonging an expensive deadlock with no clear gains visible.
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a discovery that the postal telegraph bill may be held over to the next Congress to pressure the Western Union Company to back the Democratic ticket in 1892. It suggests the telegraph firm could become a key ally in a presidential campaign.
Republican commentators tout a plan to use the postal telegraph bill as a political club against Democrats. The piece notes feasibility doubts given a Republican Senate and Harrison veto, and warns Western Union's role may trigger a backfire as the current Congress blocks the measure.
A reader argues that Sherman bill plans to issue 200 million in two percent bonds to back bank circulation would effectively be a one percent loan to the government. The piece questions banks accepting new circulation, notes practical hurdles, and warns that exchanges from four percent to two percent would cost the Treasury and bondholders. It endorses keeping premiums, or seeking other securities with greater volume and security.
A debate over Massachusetts capital punishment cites James Palmer and Isaac Sawtelle in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Proponents argue executions deter crime while opponents note delays and continuing murders undermine that claim. The piece questions the asserted deterrent effect and highlights complexities in ending criminal violence.
The argument claims imprisonment failed to reform Sawtelle and that execution would better deter future murders. It criticizes long delays between crime and punishment and calls for swifter, harsher application of the death penalty to prevent further killings.
The Eastern iron market shows resilience after furnace shutdowns in the South and Shenango and Hocking valleys. Talks of a general shut down to pressure coke producers for lower prices persist, with coke men proposing a sliding scale based on iron prices, though Eastern furnace men reject it. Despite serious questions, the near term outlook remains optimistic with prosperity expected before midsummer.
The column surveys oddly mild winters in Boston and Pittsburg, notes the unseasonable warmth with thermometric doubts, and mocks literary trends. It discusses Portugal and England over a garter honor, Haggard’s Aztec tales, and Carnegie’s library fame. It also covers banking liquidations on the Red River, a British diplomat’s seal dispute, and pension committee tidbits.
Pertinent personalities include Paince Groxie or WALES heading to Jamaica for an exhibition, W C Dismokes aged 38 as Tennessee Senate President and lawyer, Manion Crawford seeking rest at Tiflis baths, Muna Ewing Topplet aunt of Robert Lincoln reappointed postmistress at Elizabethtown, Hy Thomas Hendricks widow to speak in Washington, M Arnot French Foreign Affairs minister on Newfoundland fishery, Hexer George recovering from aphasia planning trip to Bermuda, Mrs Episomw inventor’s wife age five with olive complexion and brown hair, Leland Stanford richest Californian at 50 million dollars, Francis Corres in Paris at 80, correcting François spelling, and notes on bibliographic conventions.
A collage of commentary and snippets moves from civic critique to theatrical gossip. The piece muses on risk and pleasure while noting political shifts in Pine Ridge and New Orleans, judge jokes, fashion musings, and public notices, with a lingering edge of satire.
Washington reports Public letters reveal Wanamaker urging Evans to press postal telegraph bill. The missive cites public interest and references Bingham’s 47th Congress report showing Western Union opposition and the need for government intervention. Bingham notes Evans introduced the bill December 12.
The Philadelphia Times contends H. B. Mo criticizes Secretary of State for testing international law before the Supreme Court. It argues a ruling could alter the Ber ing Sea controversy and affect U S diplomacy, while accusing Salisbury of sly maneuvering and British aims.
Judge Acheson, formerly the largest practitioner in the Pittsburgh bar, is praised for fitness and judicial temperament. Supporters urge his promotion from United States District Judge to the Circuit bench and relocation to the district’s business center to spare Eastern lawyers long pilgrimages.
From Backmore Jan 13 Cardinal Gibbons confirms he wrote an important letter to the Pope on the political bearings of the school question in the United States. He says the letter is not for publication now and references Vatican communications regarding Bishop Ireland’s educational discourse.
Colonel J M Eddy general manager and receiver of the International and Great Northern Railroad died in Pasadena California from hemorrhage of the lungs at age 47. The remains will go to Omaha for burial. Also notices Joseph Lafou caricaturist died of pneumonia in HOTTE MONT January 13.
In a brisk dawn visit to the Tide Coal Company wharf near Manchester, Captain W B Rodgers demonstrates a new steam powered unloading system. A twenty two horsepower engine drives a sixty foot derrick crane lifting coal in wooden or iron buckets from boats or cars into wagons, buckets filled by workers, ropes guiding and hoisting the process.
A two part bucket and lever system enables one man with steam help to unload fifty bushels at a time into wagons in under a minute. Engineers control hoisting and dumping with three levers, replacing tedious manual loading. Children gather spilled coal nearby, aiding households in need.
Snow falls on the Allegheny market house yet the wintry mornings glow with color and life. Women admire midwinter flowers from Lancaster and Bermuda tomatoes sell at 50 cents a quart while greens announce abundant variety. The Supreme Court ruling allowing out of season game sales pleases dealers with quail and other birds plentiful at the markets.
A Republican observer warned that without soon changes in the Defamaters’ affairs the January creditors may outnumber Meadville voters from last November, signaling shifting political dynamics in the city.
A barber ejects a debt-collector in a Allegheny shop amid a wary crowd. Neighbors suspect the uniform invites scorn, as debt-collecting agents struggle for acceptance and face social rejection.
Herr G A Sachs director of Posts and Telegraphs of the German Empire announces in New York that an agreement with the U S Post Department to expedite ocean mails by distributing them en route on American railways has been signed. He says the plan shifts mail from ship holds to rail cars, speeding delivery to German ports.
Washington January 13 physicians announced Senator Hearst is suffering from cancer of the colon and there is no hope of recovery. Family sources say death could come at any moment or be delayed for days, weeks, or months with no alarming changes recently.
Harvard student and noted reader George Riddle drew a nearly full Carnegie Hall for a Star Course event last evening. The program offered new numbers and Bos-restored pieces, presented with Riddle’s famed reading style, earning praise for artistry and refined criticism.
Mrs Park Painter hosts a large Ridge Avenue reception featuring Mrs Nelson Perin of Baltimore. Guests include Stella Hays and many society women. Decorations highlight plants and music, with hours from 3 to 5. Camden Avenue social calendar continues with lunches and card parties for Mrs Perin in the days ahead.
The Iron City Fishing Club with over 100 members nine years old held a reunion at Pittsburg Female College from 7 to late evening. President C. W. Smith welcomed guests, and a stereopticon show showcased camp scenes. Musicians and members gave addresses, followed by a banquet served by Luther.
The newly elected officers of James McPherson Post 117 G A R were publicly installed at Palace Kink East End with A F P Burchfield of Post 182 conducting. George W McCutch eon is Commander T G Walters Vice Commander Frank Ferres Junior Vice Commander Philip Krebbs Quartermaster Joho C Mathews Adjutant John Wherry Officer of the Day John Spahr Officer of the Guard Joseph McElhaney Orderly Sergeant John Snumey. James F Long then spoke on the Gettysburg battle as the first of a series of lectures that drew a large audience and will continue tonight and tomorrow night.
The Pittsburg press community prepares hospitality events for the forthcoming Press Club Convention. Mrs. Wade chairs the entertainment committee outlining a theater event the first evening a hotel reception the second and a strictly feminine banquet on the final night.
Full dress rehearsal of Ingomar at Mt. Washington Library tonight as amateurs dream of stage fame. Miss Smithson as Parthenia and J OC Rober as Ingomar expected to impress though critics warn of possible disappointment. A wedding is planned for next week as Anna Hess and Joseph Glesenkamp set nuptials January 22 at St Josephs Cathedral with soon to be home in this city.
Russian guards accompany the Verestehagin painting collection on display at Carnegia galleries in Allegheny with attendance on opening day matching Boston’s first day. Socials unfold as Clarke and guests dine at the Duquesne Clubhouse and attend theater events. wedding plans for Tux Clarke Phillips promise a social highlight.
A long list of brief items mentions a 100000 egg shipment to France, an engraver named Heck, Krupp’s wealth and tax, corn yields, French rentes demand, multiple deaths in Anna Miss, Koch treatment delays, Rev. John Elliott of Randwick, skater Joseph Donaghue, inventor Jacob Kahn, and other notes on crime, exploration, and society.
A collage of humorous lines from Chicago and New York papers satirizes baseball fans, lawyers, and public figures. Bits reference an eastern alienist on baseball curing insanity, a barber going silent about baseball, courtroom exchanges, and stray jokes about Russian bandit Kroukouski, Sitting Bull, and French lessons.
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